Where does the Middlewood Way start?

Where does the Middlewood Way start?

The Middlewood Way follows the line of the former Macclesfield, Bollington and Marple Railway through picturesque Cheshire countryside and between historic mill towns.

Can you walk the Macclesfield Canal?

Out and about on the Macclesfield Canal

For walkers, the towpath is a lovely place for a gentle stroll. If you are looking for a more ambitious hike, the Cheshire Ring Canal Walk follows the cruising ring – an impressive 97 miles in total.

Can you cycle on Macclesfield Canal?

The Canals and Rivers Trust allows cycling on towpaths. These canals offer routes to the north, south and east of Stockport and can be combined with other routes for a great day out.

When was the Macclesfield canal built?

1831
The canal opened in 1831, and is 26.1 miles (42.0 km) long. All of its twelve locks are concentrated in a single flight at Bosley, which alters the level by 118 feet (36 m).
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Is the Middlewood Way flat?

The route runs along the track of the old Macclesfield, Bollington and Marple railway which closed in 1970. It covers a distance of about 11 miles on a flat resurfaced path suitable for most types of bike.

Is middlewood way suitable for road bikes?

The trail which was once rough and badly maintained in places has been re-surfaced for much of its length and is now (as of October 2016) suitable for most types of cyclists except for those on thin-tyred road bikes (even these may find it possible to negotiate in dry periods) as well as walkers and horse riders.

Is the Macclesfield canal open?

Open from 8:30am to allow passage through the flight. Last boat entry to the flight will be at 1pm, and all boats must have exited the flight by 4pm.

Where does the Macclesfield canal go to?

Macclesfield Canal runs from Marple to Hardings Wood Junction, linking the Peak Forest Canal with the Trent and Mersey Canal.

Why was the canal built in Macclesfield?

The canal was built to serve the mills, mines and quarries of the Marple, Poynton, Bollington, Macclesfield and Congleton areas as well as to provide a link from Manchester to the Potteries and Midlands in competition with the Trent & Mersey, Bridgewater route.

How long is the Cheshire Ring?

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Can you cycle the Gritstone trail?

The expansive park has miles of cycling and walking trails with woodland, ponds and deer to look out for on the way. The trail passes right through the park and past the historic house with its beautiful gardens and orangery.

Is the Macclesfield Canal closed?

We are now in a position where we need to suspend navigation through the lock flights, therefore we will be implementing closures on the Macclesfield canal and Peak Forest canal lock flights from 12pm (noon), on Friday 24 June 2022.

How do I contact the canal and River Trust?

Our main customer services team can be contacted between 8.00am and 6.00pm, Monday to Friday on 0303 040 4040.

Are Bosley locks open?

Despite some recent rainfall, unfortunately we have not seen any improvement in our reservoir holdings that supply the Macclesfield and Peak Forest canals, and navigation remains closed on the Bosley and Marple lock flights. Whilst navigation remains closed, we continue to complete works to help retain water.

Who built Macclesfield Canal?

The route of the canal was surveyed by Thomas Telford and construction was engineered by William Crosley. The completed canal was opened on 9th November 1831 at a cost of £320,000.

Can you do the Cheshire Ring in a week?

The Cheshire Ring can easily be done within one week by a crew of at least two. Lock flights can be completed more quickly with a larger crew, where someone is able to walk ahead and prepare the next lock. The ring usually takes around 50 to 55 hours of cruising time.

How long does it take to do the 4 counties ring?

The Four Counties Ring. The 110-mile Four Counties Ring takes canal boaters on a waterway journey through the counties of Staffordshire, the West Midlands, Cheshire and Shropshire. It passes through 94 locks and takes around 55 cruising hours, so it can be done in a week.

How long does it take to walk the Gritstone Trail?

3 days
At Tegg’s Nose learn about the local geology and the history of gritstone quarrying. Admire the distinctive folly of Mow Cop at the southern end of the walk. Stroll along the Macclesfield Canal which is noted for its beautiful stone bridges. The Trail is usually walked over 3 days.

Where does the Gritstone Trail start?

Disley railway station
The Trail starts at Disley railway station ( ///loosens. summer. sparkles), to the south east of Manchester and follows the Pennine edge southwards to finish at Kidsgrove railway station near Stoke on Trent. Road links to both ends of the Trail are good and other main roads cross the Trail in the middle section.

What to do if you fall in a canal?

What to do if you fall into a canal – YouTube

Where does the Bridgewater Canal start and end?

The Bridgewater Canal runs from Castlefield Junction with the Rochdale Canal, in Manchester, to its terminus in Runcorn, with two arms: the Leigh Arm and the Preston Brook Branch.

Is Macclesfield Canal open?

How many locks does Foxton locks have?

10 locks
Foxton’s locks is a flight of 10 locks. They were built in 1810. They raised boats a massive 75ft up the hill from Market Harborough and linked the north and south of England by canal.

How long is the Cheshire Ring canal Walk?

97 mile
The Cheshire Ring is a 97 mile route following the towpaths of 6 historic canals through Lancashire, Cheshire and Staffordshire. It offers a quiet countryside, city streets and views of the Cheshire Plain and the Peak District.

How many miles is the Cheshire Ring?

97
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